Defense Attorney Salary in South Bend, IN

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How much does a Defense Attorney make in South Bend, IN? The average Defense Attorney salary in South Bend, IN is $97,168 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $83,711 and $112,615. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Entry Level Criminal Defense Attorney

The Matian Firm, APC - Rancho Cucamonga , CA

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Entry Level Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a ...

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Criminal Defense Attorney At Top Dui & Traffic Firm In Illinois

Driver Defense Team - Villa Park , IL

Criminal Defense Attorney At Top DUI & Traffic Firm in Illinois You are an Illinois licensed attorney who loves to help others. You are outgoing and you have experience litigating in court. You want ...

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Ambitious Criminal Defense Attorney | 2-5 yr exp | $90-150k

NextLaw PLLC - Tacoma , WA

AMBITIOUS FORWARD-THINKING CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY WANTED! NextLaw, the Northwest's fastest-growing and highest rated criminal and injury law firm, is committed to providing top-notch legal ...

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Criminal Defense Attorney

Grace Legal Group Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

Growth opportunities We are seeking a diligent and driven Criminal Defense Attorney to join our team on a probationary basis. This position requires travel across Southern California to various ...

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Insurance Defense Attorney

RemX - White Plains , NY

RemX is assisting our client, an esteemed Insurance Defense firm with a search for a skilled Insurance Defense Attorney to join their dynamic team. The firm specializes in handling complex litigation ...

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Criminal Defense Attorney Associate

Hart J Levin Law Corporation - Los Angeles , CA

We are a successful criminal defense firm in Los Angeles looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney. Duties include daily court appearances, talking to clients and negotiating deals with ...

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What does a Defense Attorney do?

Common responsibilities of a Defense Attorney

Represent defendants in all legal proceedings including, but not limited to arraignments, pre-trial motions, trials, guilty pleas and post-trial matters, including but not limited to post-trial motions, sentencing hearings, restitution hearings, sentence reviews and the filing of appeals.

October 09, 2022

Prepares a variety of legal forms and documents such as discovery requests and responses, pleadings, subpoenas, medical summaries, etc.

November 05, 2022

Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

December 24, 2022

Meet with detained noncitizen clients and potential clients via telephone and in-person at 630 Sansome Street in San Francisco, Mesa Verde ICE Processing Facility in Bakersfield, Yuba County Jail in Marysville, and other ICE facilities as necessary.

February 02, 2023

Attend pre-trial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about best strategies.

February 17, 2023

Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the State of Florida Bar.

February 17, 2023

Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, status reports and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.

March 09, 2023

Act on a rotating basis to provide 24-hour access to counsel to individuals under arrest and or investigation for DUI.

March 09, 2023

Participate in workshops for the public and collaborative partners on basic pathways to citizenship, benefits eligibility, understanding individual rights, and other topics.

April 16, 2023

Works under the direction and guidance provided by higher level Attorneys and/or Managing Attorney.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Defense Attorney in South Bend, IN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

83711

112615

97168

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

86407

120598

101724

What is the average salary for Defense Attorney in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Defense Attorney in South Bend, IN. The base salary for Defense Attorney ranges from $83,711 to $112,615 with the average base salary of $97,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,407 to $120,598 with the average total cash compensation of $101,724.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$97,168	$83,711 - $112,615
Bonus	$4,556	$2,697 - $7,982
Total Pay	$101,724	$86,407 - $120,598

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Defense Attorney Salary Near South Bend, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Mishawaka, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,058 - $113,083	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Elkhart, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,994 - $114,342	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,251 - $116,033	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Gary, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,108 - $119,876	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,998 - $117,037	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,108 - $119,876	COMPARE TO South Bend, IN

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About South Bend, Indiana

South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 318,586 and Combined Statistical Area of 721,296. It is the fourth-largest city in Indiana, serving as the economic and cultural hub of Northern Indiana. The highly ranked University of Notre Dame is located just to the north in unincorporated Notre Dame, Indiana and is an integral contributor to the reg...

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